Churches for Sale

Two Maine Catholic churches are up for sale.The Reverend Francis Morin says the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland has approved a plan from St. Michael Parish in Augusta to sell St. Andrew’s Church in Augusta and St. Leo’s Church in Litchfield.Morin is the administrator of St. Michael Parish, which includes the two churches being sold and five others. Morin says Bishop Richard Malone will celebrate the final Masses at each church.The final Mass at St. Leo’s will be Oct. 22. The last Mass at St. Andrew’s Church will take place on Oct. 23.(The Associated Press)